CAGNES-SUR-MER - 23rd January

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1 CAGNES-SUR-MER - 23rd January Trainer of the day : Fabrice Vermeulen (104, 311, 602) Jockey of the day : Christophe Soumillon (104, 207, 306, 407, 601) Horse of the day : Giogiobbo (104) Dark Horse : Silver Dollar(808) Race 1 1. SINBAD - Third behind Monteverdi in a Class D race at Deauville this month. Respected here 2. FOR EVER - Solid performer at handicap level below par last time but dropped in class here. Shortlist 3. CAP ROCAT - Three time winner from twenty six career starts but up against it here today 4. GIOGIOBBO - Won three times from five starts in 2017 and runner up on his reappearance at Chantilly this month. Interesting 5. HIGH ONE - Hard to fancy today on the evidence of two recent outings at Deauville

2 6. CASTLE DREAM - Won a claimer at Croise-Laroche last time out but this is a tougher test here today 7. QUIRINUS - Had not run since August of 2016 before third in a Class G claimer at Deauville this month. Place prospects 8. MONTEAMIATA - Has won twice on the fibresand at Lingfield in the UK. Well beaten on French debut this month (4) GIOGIOBBO won three times from five starts including this race in He ran well when runner up to Rebel Lightning on his reappearance in a Class E claimer at Chantilly this month and gets the vote today. (2) FOR EVER is dropped in class and looks the main danger to the selection.(1) SINBAD and (7) QUIRINUS are next best. (4) GIOGIOBBO - (2) FOR EVER - (1) SINBAD - (7) QUIRINUS

3 Race 2 1. PHILOMENA - Fourth to Poudreur in a Class E handicap at Lyon La Soie last time out. Might find a few too good today 2. GO FAST - Runner up behind Alacovia in a Class D race here ten days ago. Can be in the mix 3. POUDREUR - Good last two runs in handicaps including a win at Lyon La Soie this month. Stiffer test today 4. BO PAPA - Well beaten in a Class E race at Marseille Vivaux recently and would need to build on that effort 5. MAELIA - Won a maiden at Toulouse last time out and is likely to run well in this race. Big chance 6. WILL TUNE - Well beaten in a Class 2 race at Lyon La Soie last month. Hard to recommend here 7. ZANZIBAR - Lightly raced versatile individual who has shown useful ability on the flat and on this surface 8. SPIDERWOMAN - Well beaten last of six behind Alacovia on her debut in a Class D race here ten days ago (5) MAELIA got off the mark with a comfortable three length win in a maiden at Toulouse in November. The Rouget trained filly will be expected to start 2018 with a win here today. (2) GO FAST returned to form when runner up in a Class D race here ten days ago and looks the main danger. (7) ZANZIBAR and (1) PHILOMENA can fill the minor placings. (5) MAELIA - (2) GO FAST - (7) ZANZIBAR - (1) PHILOMENA

4 Race 3 1. AS DES FLANDRES - Decent effort when sixth behind Spirit's Revench in a Class D handicap at Deauville over 2500m this month. Can be in the mix here today 2. VEAKALTO - Fifth behind Szoff in a Class D race at Deauville earlier this month. Won a Class D handicap there in August but has struggled off a higher mark since 3. PRINCE NOMAD - Won a Class D Quinte handicap at Compiegne last July. A few poor efforts here early last year and hard to recommend today 4. BHARUCH - Italian-trained five years old who has done well since racing on french soil. Fourth in a Class D handicap at Toulouse in November and can go close again today 5. YUME - Has won two of his last three both at Lyon La Soie and a good fourth in a Class D handicap at Deauville last time out. Can run in to a place today 6. MAGARI - Six time winner from twenty six career starts and a good fourth to Donuts Reyor in a Class D handicap at Deauville last month. Respected 7. SHOW ME - Won a Class E race at Lyon La Soie last month last month. Rising up the handicap at the moment but cannot be ruled out of a place here 8. FLAG FEN - Won three handicaps in 2017 including one here last February. Form has tailed off but is dropping back down the handicap 9. MOKKA - Seventh of fourteen behind Tree Of Grace in a Class G handicap at Marseille Vivaux last month. Will need to improve on that to feature here today 10. SPEED ROAD - Five time winner from twenty three starts and a fair effort on his return at Toulouse last month after a year off. More required today today 11. HIGHLAND DRAGON - Won a Class G handicap by a comfortable two lengths at Lyon La Soie earlier this month. Carries a Kg penalty today for that success but not without a chance 12. IMPRIMEUR - Fifth of fifteen behind See The Sun in a Class D handicap at Toulouse last time out. Consistent in handicaps and respected off this mark 13. KOMODO - Fourth of sixteen behind Atlantik Cup in a Class E handicap at Deauville earlier this month. A solid handicap performer but might just find a few too good here today 14. MEZIDON - Fourth of sixteen behind Palang in a Class D handicap at Angers last time out. Well handicapped at the moment and not without a chance 15. BOWL - In winning form. Proven fibresand performer and completed the hattrick in a Class E handicap at Deauville in November. Must be respected 16. WEEKEN - Won three handicaps earlier in 2017 including one over course

5 and disatance here. Disappointing in his latest outing at Deauville last October After winning a Class G claimer at Deauville last month (11) HIGHLAND DRAGON was an easy winner of a Class G handicap at Lyon La Soie this month. He is 4 Kg higher in the handicap now but gets the vote to make it three in a row today. (12) IMPRIMEUR and (14) MEZIDON are two that look well handicapped and in decent form so cannot be ruled out. (4) BHARUCH and the top weight (1) AS DES FLANDRES (11) HIGHLAND DRAGON - (12) IMPRIMEUR - (14) MEZIDON - (4) BHARUCH - (1) AS DES FLANDRES - (8) FLAG FEN - (5) YUME - (6) MAGARI

6 Race 4 1. HOPELESS - Fourth in a Class D handicap at Fontainebleau last time out but plenty to do here 2. SNAAD - Decent effort in a Listed race at Deauville last time out and can be in the mix here 3. HAFTOHAF - Fourth of six behind Al Jazi in a Listed race at Maisons-Laffitte last time out in April. Place prospects 4. HARLEM SHAKE - Disappointing last time out in Italt and a tough test on his second French start today 5. WALEC - Genuine six time winner from twenty five career starts and is not without a chance today 6. BOXEUR - Good strike rate with five wins from thirteen and a decent runner up at Toulouse last time out 7. BAKOEL KOFFIE - Runner-up in a Class 1 race at Chantilly over this trip last time. Still on the up so has solid claims 8. ART COLLECTION - Runner up in a Class A race at Fontainebleau in November. Well beaten at Deauville last month 9. JACK FLASH - Ran with merit in his two French starts at Chantilly and Deauville. More to do in this grade 10. SPIRIT QUARTZ - Had a modest campaign in UAE and Ireland last year before an average run at Toulouse last month A maiden winner on the sand at Deauville last August (7) BAKOEL KOFFIE has been in good form since and has been runner up in two Class 1 races at Deauville and most recently at Chantilly. He can go one better today. (5) WALEC and (2) SNAAD are both well capable at this level and must be respected. (6) BOXEUR is next best. (7) BAKOEL KOFFIE - (5) WALEC - (2) SNAAD - (6) BOXEUR

7 Race 5 1. PANGOLIN - Has won two of her last five races but disappointing here seven days ago on the turf 2. REINEDETROIE - Progressive versatile staying type and can complete a four in a row today 3. GIGI TRIO - A decent effort at Marseille Vivaux this month should give a good account here 4. CADENCIA - Runner up in two of her last three at Lyon-La-Soie and Chantilly and can be in the mix today 5. YAMUNA - One win from six career starts and runner up in a Class E claimer at Deauville this month 6. QUIET ZAIN - Disappointing in his last two starts at Maisons-Laffitte and Compiegne. Hard to recommend 7. CAPTIVE - Unplaced in all his eight career career starts including a Class G claimer here recently 8. SHAHINDA - One win from five career starts but having her first start today since June 21st (2) REINEDETROIE has been in great form on the sand lately winning at Lyon La Soie and twice at Marseille Vivaux. She had (3) GIGI TRIO well behind in fourth after a hard fought win at Marseille Vivaux this month and is the selection to make it four in a row today. (4) CADENCIA and (1) PANGOLIN can make the frame. (2) REINEDETROIE - (3) GIGI TRIO - (4) CADENCIA - (1) PANGOLIN

8 Race 6 1. SEE YOU SOON - Fair sixth in a Class E handicap at Chantilly eight days ago. Has a chance here 2. ARTPLACE - He should take momentum with him into the race after his last win at Marseille Vivaux. Winning chance 3. MR CHUCKLES - Just the one win from thirty one starts and last three starts have been poor 4. LE DEPUTE - Five time winner from thirty but appears to be well out of form at the moment 5. OCTAVIA - Disappointing last time out at Lyon La Soie but did have some good form before that 6. CATUSHABA - Disappointing in her last five starts. Capable at this level if returning to form 7. VIKING QUEST - Has been unreliable of late and was unplaced in a Class G claimer here recently 8. FUMATA BIANCA - Boasts a sound record in this class of event but unplaced in a handicap here ten days ago 9. BUSHTOWN BOY - Unplaced in three claimers at Deauville lately. Needs to improve from that here 10. PRINCESS MOMOKA BEYKOZ - Has won ten times from forty one career starts but a poor effort at Lyon La Soie last month 12. CARDOLAN - Unplaced in a Class E handicap here ten days ago. Likely to find a few too good 13. MOGADISHIO - Has not run since since this time last year when last of sixteen in a Class D handicap here 14. THAILAND - Has yet to win after ten career starts and is unlikely to feature today (2) ARTPLACE has been in good form at this level recently including a win at Marseille Vivaux earlier this month. He rarely runs a poor race in this grade and can notch his eleventh career success today. (1) SEE YOU SOON is also well capable in this company and cannot be ruled out. (5) OCTAVIA and (6) CATUSHABA can make the frame.

9 (2) ARTPLACE - (1) SEE YOU SOON - (5) OCTAVIA - (6) CATUSHABA

10 Race 7 1. GRIGRI DE JAVA - Five time winner from thirty nine but can be inconsistent at times so best watched 2. CLORINDA - Triple winner from twenty including penultimate start at Toulouse so can be looked at 3. RAY OF LIGHT - Dual winner from seventeen runs and maybe an each way chance at best today 4. LE RING - Good strike rate with ten from forty three and maybe due for a big one 5. FAST CHARLIE - Thrice a winner from fifty and runner up in his last two including here so every chance 6. MIND - Eight time winner from sixty three and was below par last time out so that is a worry 7. FORMENTOR - Dual winner from twenty nine including at Marseille-Vivaux earlier this month so in fine form 8. ATLANTIDE - Four time victor from twenty four and did it nicely at Lyon-La- Soie last time so a big fancy 9. MALANDRINO - Thrice a winner from fifty five but well below expectations last few times 10. DAME D'ALEP - Previous five time winner and nice sort but handicapper has his say now 11. KHARKOV - One win from ten runs and finished a good fourth here last time out so may get involved 12. AVE ERIA - Just the one win from seventeen and was off for a long time until last time out disappointment 13. TOP HAT KITTEN - A dual winner from twenty one and has the profile to be competitive here 14. INDIAKHANI - Has won four from forty and back to form runner up to Formentor last time 15. LUMINOUS MIND - Nine time winner from ninety five but one of the first to put a line through for this 16. ICE MAN STAR - Dual winner from thirty one but well out of form on last few runs and discounted

11 The first of two big field events to close out proceedings and this one might go the way of (5) FAST CHARLIE who was runner up in his last two including a brave effort at this venue recently. He can get the better of (14) INDIAKHANI who was also runner up last time out and he can turn that form around with (7) FORMENTOR. (1) GRIGRI DE JAVA and (3) RAY OF LIGHT might hit the frame to. (5) FAST CHARLIE - (14) INDIAKHANI - (7) FORMENTOR - (1) GRIGRI DE JAVA - (3) RAY OF LIGHT

12 Race 8 1. MULTIDEAL - Back to form on last effort of the season when runner up at Marseille-Borely 2. DOWNEVA - Triple winner from thirty two but looks well out of form for the moment 3. SPEAK NOW - Six time winner from forty seven and will surely be there at business end 4. EMERAUDE FLOWER - Has won a third of her twelve runs and has already scored this year so big player 5. GREY SENSATION - Four time winner from forty one including the last of those at Lyon Parily 6. BAT ALOUFAT - Dual winner from thirty nine but was well out of form when last sighted 7. IDLE WHEEL - Four time winner from forty one but just needs to pull it all together here 8. SILVER DOLLAR - Four time winner from two dozen tries and has been placing very well so every chance 9. ESTRELLA ERIA - Won four in a row back in 2016 at Chelmsford in England but not in same order since 10. SPECTACULAR CITY - Nine time winner from ninety three and not disgraced when placed last time out 11. KING DREAM - Triple winner from forty four and arrives off the back of a good second at Lyon-La-Soie 12. JACK SPARROW - Made it win number eight at Marseille-Vivaux last time but handicapper has been harsh 13. CRACCO BOY - Four time winner from thirty two but maybe best to look elsewhere today 14. ROYAL BOWL - Remains a maiden after a dozen starts but has put up some good efforts all the same 15. INTO THE ROCK - Half a dozen wins from forty three but well out of form so others are preferred 16. KARYNIA - Triple winner from thirty three but basically needs to return to form to have any hope

13 This is completely wide open but that means value too so a punt each way on (8) SILVER DOLLAR might yield a profitable outcome. The five year old entire is ultra consistent and must go close. (4) EMERAUDE FLOWER and (14) ROYAL BOWL can give punters a good run too at big prices and similar comments apply to (11) KING DREAM and (5) GREY SENSATION too. (8) SILVER DOLLAR - (4) EMERAUDE FLOWER - (14) ROYAL BOWL - (11) KING DREAM - (5) GREY SENSATION

14 VINCENNES - 23rd January Trainer of the day : Yannick-Alain Briand (212, 906) Driver of the day : Gabriele Gelormini (212, 405, 509, 907) Horse of the day : Derby Show (810) Dark Horse : Etonique(412) Race 1 1. UTOPIE DU PONCHET - Has failed to make an impact in all three starts in this discipline. Best to watch 2. USHUAIA D'ISOP - Won at 25/1 at Cagnes sur Mer last time out but faces a much tougher task today 3. AFRIQUE - Has made the frame only once from five starts over course and distance. Poor recent form 4. VICTOIRE DE COSSE - Never finishes far from the action in this division and can grab a small stake cheque 5. ARIANE D'ARRY - Has ben struggling in the other code lately and may find it tough on switch to ridden racing 6. AVENTURE DES ISLES - Very capable sort in this division and expected to go much better than in last start without shoes today 7. VA VOLE DU LYS - Course and distance winner in this discipline. Has been struggling lately and needs to reaffirm 8. AVENTURE MAGIC - Lacks consistency but comes from an on-form yard and cannot be excluded of the equation 9. VENTURA JIEL - Has yet to make the frame after five starts in this discipline. Best to look elsewhere 10. ARIANE D'AND - Has failed to make the frame in last seven starts and unlikely to change this figure 11. AMITIES D'UDON - Very capable mare on both codes. Has run well over this course and distance before and must be hugely respected 12. AIDA DES VALOIS - Should come on from comeback run in the other code. Fully shod today though and unlikely to be ready 13. UNION DE BELLANDE - Hard to fault in this discipline. Won here last time out and can record a fourteenth career success 14. VALENTINE'S DAY - Has ben in fine form lately under harness and must be

15 respected on switchback to ridden racing 15. ANNEES FOLLES - Has long been struggling with form and can confidently be passed over 16. ARDENTE DU CLOS - Useful mare under harness. Barefoot on debut in this discipline. Requires monitoring 17. VELLA BLUE - Got off the wrong foot last time out. Not much room for maneuver but can grab a place (11) AMITIES D'UDON won over this course and distance and in this discipline in May last year in 1'13"9 and a repeat of this effort shall see her take this race home. (13) UNION DE BELLANDE is a model of consistency in this division and looks interesting back on the outer course. (6) AVENTURE DES ISLES is racing barefoot today and has every chance from the front row. (11) AMITIES D'UDON - (13) UNION DE BELLANDE - (6) AVENTURE DES ISLES - (8) AVENTURE MAGIC - (14) VALENTINE'S DAY

16 Race 2 1. DANSEUR GAVRAIS - Disappointed when unplaced at Ponchateau last time out. Eric Raffin steps in for the drive 2. DIAMANT DE MALAC - Has not done anything of note for some time at present and needs to reaffirm 3. DADA D'AUGUAISE - Has never made the frame in three starts at the venue. Poor recent form 4. DANIA DU LOT - Got back in the game at Graignes last time out and can be in the mix if capable of reproducing such effort today 5. DREAM PARADISE - Has it all to prove at the venue and many others make more appeal 6. DALI DES NEUF CLOS - A surprise winner (50/1) of a class E at Maure last November. Has gone cold in two subsequent starts 7. DEXTER DE MAI - Failed to make an impact on debut under the saddle last time out. Has claims in a race of this caliber 8. DISCO DE TOUCHYVON - Has registered only two podiums from 14 starts at the venue thus far. Best to look elsewhere 9. DOLLAR LE BLANC - Has never made an impact in six starts at Vincennes and unlikely to change this figure 10. DANSEUSE FOR EVER - Has failed to make the frame in last ten starts and looks hard to fancy 11. DEMON DE BABEL - Has not done anything of note for some time. Never in the frame in five starts here 12. DAYTON - Outclassed rivals in an identical contest over track and trip three weeks ago. Looks hard to oppose 13. DORIA DE VAUVILLE - Finished third to (12) DAYTON last time and is unlikely to reverse form with her rival 14. DELICATESSE - Improved last run over course and distance and can be in the mix once again 15. DYNASTIE ALDO - Has shown signs of resurgence in last start at Lyon. Jean-Michel Bazire gets the call. Respect The way (12) DAYTON scored over course and distance last time out makes him the obvious danger in this contest but it may be wise to keep a close eye on the Jean-Michel Bazire-partnered (15) DYNASTIE ALDO whose last run shows she

17 is back on the right path. She won in this division last winter and can give a lot to do to the selection. It is best to forget (7) DEXTER DE MAI's last run under the saddle. All shoes come off the son of New aldo today and he looks capable of making the frame too. (12) DAYTON - (15) DYNASTIE ALDO - (7) DEXTER DE MAI - (13) DORIA DE VAUVILLE

18 Race 3 1. FLEURON DES VAUX - Newcomer who is bred to succeed in this discipline. Watch betting for clues 2. FAIT A VILLETOT - Disqualified in all three starts under harness. Hard to fancy on debut under the saddle 3. FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE - Three modest effort under harness in the provinces. First time for new yard and in this discipline 4. FILOU DU HOULBET - Has done very little to impress in three starts under harness. Hard to make a case 5. FAST RASTID - Made honourable debut under harness at Nantes three weeks ago. Big expectations on debut under the saddle 6. FROUFROU D'AMOUR - Looked promising on debut in this code last month but has since posted three poor efforts 7. FARCEUR ACE - Made promising debut in the other code last summer at Vichy but disappointed in three subsequent starts 8. FAVORI DE FOURCHES - Beaten a long way when fourth of six on debut race over course and distance eleven days ago 9. FRANCKY D'OUDON - Definitely one with a lot of ability but mentally-fragile. Cannot be ruled out though 10. FOR EVER D'EOLE - Well beaten in all three starts in this discipline thus far and needs to show significant progress to win (5) FAST RASTID did not go unnoticed on his debut race at Nantes in the other code. He is bred and built to succeed in today's discipline and gets a tentative vote ahead of (9) FRANCKY D'OUDON who can win a race like this if applied. (8) FAVORI DE FOURCHES and (3) FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE are best of the remainders in what looks an adventurous race to have a bet. (5) FAST RASTID - (9) FRANCKY D'OUDON - (8) FAVORI DE FOURCHES - (3) FAKIR DE L'ECLUSE

19 Race 4 1. EGERIE QUESNOT - Has demonstrated ability in the provinces but has it all to prove at Vincennes. Not a priority 2. ELUE DU GADE - Made a promising return to action nine days ago here. Will come on a lot for the race 3. EXTASE DU BOUFFEY - Obvious lack of consistency but very capable when in the mood. Can surprise 4. ESPERANCE - Has shown early promises last year but needs to reaffirm at present 5. EBENE GRIFF - Second to (15) EGERIE DE BANNES on penultimate start. Did not get the best of run last time. Well-regarded and can win 6. ENDIABLEE - Not the most consistent but definitely has ability. Can be on the shortlist 7. ENORIANA - Has shown her limits in this class of event. Small place chance 8. ELITE TURGOT - Course winer last winter. Has been in mixed form since then but cannot be written off 9. EBENE DU LOGIS - Ran a big race when third over 2100m last time. All shoes come off for the first time today 10. EMINENCE BLEUE - Not without ability but can easily get off the wrong foot. Not a priority 11. EMERAUDE ETOILEE - Never finishes far from the action and looks once again capable of grabbing a stake cheque 12. ETONIQUE - Improving sort who could have won last time with a clear run. All shoes come off for the first time 13. EROLINA - Has shown her limits in this class of event and can be passed over 14. ESCALE SAUTREUIL - Disappointing last run but previous form is solid so best to monitor 15. EGERIE DE BANNES - off the mark over course and distance at the beginning of December. Has gone cold in two subsequent starts (5) EBENE GRIFF's last effort is much better than placing shows and with a clear run today she can get back in the winners enclosure. A winner ahead of the selection last month (15) EGERIE DE BANNES has lost her way since and needs to reaffirm. Reunited with Franck Nivard (9) EBENE DU LOGIS is

20 expected to make a bold bid. (12) ETONIQUE cannot be ruled out. (5) EBENE GRIFF - (9) EBENE DU LOGIS - (12) ETONIQUE - (15) EGERIE DE BANNES

21 Race 5 1. DOUCE DES CAILLONS - Needed the run last time and likely to need this race too. Look elsewhere 2. DYNELLA - A proven sort over right-handed courses but has a lot to prove going left-hand 3. DAISY DE LA FOLIE - Has long been out of form and cannot be worth much consideration 4. DE LA CHENEVIERE - Has been in fine form lately and all shoes come off for the first time today. One to watch 5. DAUPHINE DE CLECY - In contention for success when she lost her stride here last time out. Can be given another chance 6. DIANA DE MONTI - Still a maiden after 23 starts and likely to stay this way after today's race 7. DARK NIGHT - Modest recent form. Seldom wins races and unlikely to make an impact 8. DESIREE DES LANDES - Won two in a row at the end of the autumn but appears to have lost her way since 9. DELIVRANCE - Sound winner of a small race at Mons last time out. All shoes come off for the first time today. Big expectations 10. DINES DU CHATELET - Far from disgraced when fifth of 12 in a class E latest. Has claims on the back of this effort 11. DEESSE TERBEKEN - Won two from three starts without shoes. Has to be respected under these conditions today 12. DARIANA CACIT - Registered a career best effort when fifth of twelve here last time (9) DELIVRANCE was very impressive when last seen in the winners box at Mons. She runs barefoot for the first time today and can add up to her tally. (12) DARIANA CACIT ran below expectations when tried for the first time on the outer track. Nonetheless she regsitered a career best effort on this occasion and looks open to more progress. (11) DEESSE TERBEKEN and (10) DINES DU CHATELET are not out of it for place.

22 (9) DELIVRANCE - (12) DARIANA CACIT - (11) DEESSE TERBEKEN - (10) DINES DU CHATELET

23 Race 6 1. DREHA DE VANDEL - Disqualified more often than not. Likely to remain winless after this race 2. DYNASTIE GRAMMONT - Won three from six in the Province thus far and looks interesting on first start at Vincennes 3. DAR LA NOTA - A distant fourth of fourteen last time at Nantes over 3000m. Appears to have her work cut out here 4. DYNAMIQUE YAMM - Capable mare under the saddle but has it all to prove in today's discipline 5. DEESSE D'AVEZE - A winner of four from ten in the provinces. Has to be monitored on first run at Vincennes 6. DIVINA D'EVEL - Consistent sort whan ran well over course and distance at the end of December. Place chance 7. DARLING HAUFOR - Tends to go very well when applied and looks capable of winning if in the mood 8. DIVINELLA - Won over course and distance last August but has lost her way since then and best to watch 9. DECLICE DE HOUELLE - Got back in the game at the venue a fortnight ago while racing barefoot for the first time. Same feature applies today 10. DAME NORMANDE - Has yet to win a race after seventeen starts but remains a reliable performer in this division and must be respected 11. DIANE SOYER - Well beaten on first run at the venue two weeks ago and needs to show significant progress to feature 12. DORABELLE - Off since the end of September but all shoes come off and is likely to be ready (7) DARLING HAUFOR ran well on return to action here two weeks ago and is taken to record a second career success. The Bigeon stable is simply unstoppable at the moment and she will garner a lot of interest. Although she has never won a race from seventeen starts (10) DAME NORMANDE is an obvious pick for podium. (9) DECLICE DE HOUELLE and (2) DYNASTIE GRAMMONT are two more for the shortlist.

24 (7) DARLING HAUFOR - (10) DAME NORMANDE - (9) DECLICE DE HOUELLE - (2) DYNASTIE GRAMMONT

25 Race 7 1. ANGEL SKY - Good last run in the provinces. Won on sole previous start barefoot. Good inside draw 2. BOY DANCER - Steps down in grade from last two starts and expected to feature prominently 3. BALTHAZAR MAZA - Much improved last run at Cagnes sur Mer and expected to follow up with another sound effort 4. BYRON DU KLAU - Has long been aimed at this race. Top-draw and all shoes off. Consider 5. BOLERO DU LEVANT - Has been in fine form all winter in the other code. Must be respected back under harness 6. BAR D'OR - Very modest recent form and needs to reaffirm at present 7. AVERTIN BELRI - Last podium was registered in June last year on turf. Has too much to find 8. BARON DU BOURG - Valuable performer under the saddle but has never won a race under harness and needs to up his game 9. ABYDOS DU VIVIER - Takes a big step down in grade. Well-entered and looks the pick despite poor draw 10. BACCHUS D'ELA - Got back in the game here last time when runner-up in a Quinte. Enters the equation 11. ATOUT CASTELETS - Won a valuable contest at Enghien last September but has it all to prove at Vincennes 12. ASCOT D'ARIANE - Well beaten on comeback from a 11 months break and likely to need this race too 13. BATTAMBANG - Blows hot and cold and caused a major disappoitment last time in an amateur contest. Poor draw today 14. BONHEUR D'OCCAGNES - Returns from a 181 days absence and unlikely to pose a threat 15. AS DE CREPON - Has done nothing of note since May last year and can be passed over 16. ANDIAMO DE MONCHEL - Hasn't won a race since November 2016 and unlikely to change this figure today (9) ABYDOS DU VIVIER ran with all shoes on last time out but he had today's

26 race on the agenda and goes barefoot this time round. He gets the vote despite his outside draw on the front row and will be retained ahead of (2) BOY DANCER who is in for redemption after a string of below-par performances. (3) BALTHAZAR MAZA is back on top of his game and must be respected. (1) ANGEL SKY and (4) BYRON DU KLAU can be in the mix. (9) ABYDOS DU VIVIER - (2) BOY DANCER - (3) BALTHAZAR MAZA - (1) ANGEL SKY - (4) BYRON DU KLAU

27 Race 8 1. JACKPOT VRIJTHOUT - Raider from The Netherlands who is having his first start on french soil and under the saddle. Best to watch 2. USUAL KRONOS - Has shown ability in the other code in Italy. First time under the saddle. Watch betting for clues 3. UNCLE NICO - Italian raider who makes his debut in this discipline. Has it all to prove this distance 4. MIDNIGHT DREAMER - Has shown early promises under harness. Poor recent form and hard to fancy on debut under the saddle 5. DIADEM BOY - Capable sort in this discipline and races unshod on all four for only the second time 6. DJESON D'ARIANE - Consistent performer in this discipline and expected to be at the premises once again 7. DIABOLO DU RIB - Is confirmed under these conditions and should be in the mix 8. DAGHAD D'ERQUY - Has been knocking on the door in recent starts and must be respected 9. DEFENSEUR D'AM - Not devoid of ability but needs to up his game to win a race like this 10. DERBY SHOW - Boasts an impressive record of four wins from five runs under the saddle. Stays the trip and looks hard to oppose 11. DELICIEUX DU CEBE - Back on top of his game now and represents a real danger in this line-up 12. DIEGO DE RETZ - Capable sort in this code but off since 10 November and may need the race The way (10) DERBY SHOW scored ahead of (8) DAGHAD D'ERQUY at the end of December suggests there is plenty more to come from the Verva-trained gelding. He will be hard to get passed and gets a confiddent vote to record a sixth career success. (11) DELICIEUX DU CEBE is well-entered and should feature prominently while (5) DIADEM BOY who is racing barefoot can also be considered.

28 (10) DERBY SHOW - (8) DAGHAD D'ERQUY - (11) DELICIEUX DU CEBE - (5) DIADEM BOY

29 Race 9 1. ELIXIR D'ANAMA - Not devoid of ability but has two modest runs over this course and distance 2. EL VILLAGIO - Outclassed rivals in a valuable contest last month. Has plenty more to offer 3. EANDEL SMILING - Has never won a race after 20 starts and appears to have his work cut out here 4. ESPERANZO - Registered a career best effort last time out when third in a class A. Can be considered 5. EXPRESS BOURBON - Fine colt that has refreshed since his last start and looks the pick of the field 6. EGO TURGOT - Has demonstrated plenty of ability in South-East France and must be respected on first start at Vincennes 7. EQUINOXE JIEL - Impressive winner over 2700m here last time out. Has strong claims on the back of this effort A fascinating race to close the day. (5) EXPRESS BOURBON has shown plenty of promises last year and will take a power of beating if he is ready while resuming from a 55 days absence. (7) EQUINOXE JIEL was very impressive last time out when racing barefoot for the first time and with the same feature applying today he could give a lot to do to the selection. (5) EXPRESS BOURBON - (7) EQUINOXE JIEL - (2) EL VILLAGIO - (6) EGO TURGOT